Staff Reports
President Trump delivered a powerful message to West Point’s graduating class this weekend, mixing hard truths with real-life lessons. He warned America’s future military leaders about the dangers of losing momentum, using the tragic story of a wealthy real estate mogul who threw away his success.
Trump described how this businessman built a massive empire but lost everything after selling his company. The former president explained the man drifted without purpose, made bad personal choices, and ended up divorced and broken. “Momentum keeps you sharp,” Trump told the cadets. “Lose it, and you lose everything.”
The speech slammed weak leadership that allowed open borders and chaos under previous administrations. Trump highlighted his administration’s rapid deportation of criminals and gang members, vowing to keep fighting illegal immigration. “We’re taking back our country,” he said, drawing cheers.
Trump celebrated his administration’s military rebuild, including new missile defense systems designed and built entirely in America. He mocked foreign adversaries upset by these advancements, saying they “hate that we’re strong again.” The Golden Dome Missile Defense Shield will protect West Point itself from attacks.
The president ripped diversity programs as divisive and harmful to military unity. He praised West Point for focusing on merit over politics, urging graduates to ignore “woke nonsense” that weakens our forces. “Your job is to win wars, not apologize for America,” he said.
Personal stories about golf legends and business tycoons drove home Trump’s themes of perseverance. He recalled watching athletes overcome setbacks through sheer grit, telling cadets: “Life punches hard—you punch back harder.”
Trump tied national security to border security, blaming previous leaders for allowing invasions by “mentally ill” migrants and terrorists. He promised more raids to remove criminal illegals, saying: “We don’t apologize—we protect our people.”
Ending on a hopeful note, Trump told graduates they’re joining the greatest fighting force in history. He saluted their courage and reminded them that America’s future depends on their willingness to fight—and win. “Keep charging forward,” he said. “Never lose your momentum.”
